An example of cultural-specific care is evidenced when the nurse recognizes that the Orthodox Jewish client needs
Answer: Time to light candles on the Sabbath
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The nurse is caring for a client who has just died. When performing postmortem care, which nursing actions are appropriate for this client?
Select all that apply. 1. Positing the client in a supine position 2. Placing the client's arms crossed over the chest 3. Closing the client's eyes 4. Inserting the client's dentures in the mouth 5. Pulling the top linens to the client's shoulder.
A patient with Cushing's disease undergoes irradiation of the pituitary gland. During the months required for the irradiation to produce its effect on the pituitary gland, the patient may be treated adjunctively with:
a. dexamethasone. b. fludrocortisone acetate. c. ketoconazole. d. cosyntropin.
A client is beginning to undergo urinary bladder training. Which is an effective instruction to give this client?
a. "Use the toilet at the first urge, rather than at specific intervals." b. "Try to consciously hold your urine until the scheduled toileting time." c. "Initially try to use the toilet at least every half-hour for 24 hours." d. "The toileting interval can be increased once you have been continent for 1 week."
A student nurse puts on a pair of sterile gloves. He or she would need to obtain or use a different set of sterile gloves under which of the following circumstances? Select all that apply
1. A tear is noted on the left ring finger. 2. The gloves are a size 7, and the student wears a different size. 3. The packaging becomes wet from water on the patient's bedside table. 4. One of the gloves needs to be adjusted to fit well. 5. The expiration date on the package is next week.